Seven Niger election officials killed by landmine on poll day

It is not known whether the seven electoral commission employees who died were deliberately targeted.

Seven die in Nigerian Air Force Abuja plane crash

The military plane crashed short of the runway in the capital Abuja, after reporting engine failure.

Lloyd’s seeks archivist to investigate slave trade links

The specialist insurance market has previously apologised for historical links to the slave trade.

Covid: WHO pleads with Tanzania to start reporting cases

Tanzania is one of the few countries in the world to not publish data on Covid-19 cases.

Covid-19 vaccinations: African nations miss WHO target

Most African countries are behind with their Covid vaccinations and have now missed two global targets.

Algeria’s protests are back and the president is worried

The Hirak movement marks its second anniversary with hopes of a rebirth despite appeasement efforts.

Somalia: Opposition protesters run from government gunfire

Heavy gunfire has broken out in Somalia's capital as opposition leaders defied a ban on public gatherings to protest about delayed elections.

Tshegofatso Pule murder: Man jailed for killing pregnant 28-year-old

Mzikayise Malephane told a South African court he was paid by Ms Pule's ex-boyfriend to kill her.

Salomon Kalou: What did the Ivorian make of a season in Brazil?

Ivory Coast forward Salomon Kalou admits he had a tough season playing for Botafogo in Brazil, which ended in relegation.

Cricket South Africa lodges official complaint over Australian withdrawal

Cricket South Africa lodges an official complaint with the sport's world governing body over Australia's late withdrawal from planned tour.